Learning with dog themed lessons
Dogs are truly man’s best friend, and with these fun, engaging lessons from Dogs Trust, you can inspire your pupils while fostering a love for learning. Designed to captivate students through a dog-themed context, these lessons are a fantastic way to bring your curriculum to life. Covering a wide range of subjects including: English, Maths, History, and Business Studies these resources are perfect for integrating creativity and real-world connections into your teaching. Whether you’re a canine-enthusiast teacher or have dog-loving students, these lessons are sure to spark interest and excitement in the classroom. Follow the link to learn more:
National Geographic for Kids
National Geographic for Kids offers an exciting opportunity to inspire Primary-aged children to push the boundaries of knowledge, uncover new insights about the natural and cultural worlds, and strengthen their connections to both these worlds and one another. Through their platform, National Geographic provides a wide range of lesson resources across subjects such as History, Science, Geography, English, Maths, PSHE, and Art & Design. These materials are designed to captivate young learners and enrich their understanding of the world around them. Follow the link below to explore these resources and bring the spirit of discovery into your classroom!
Celebrate World Book Day 2025 with a Live Lesson for Your Class
World Book Day 2025 is just around the corner, taking place on Thursday 6 March. This annual event is a worldwide celebration of books and reading, aiming to inspire children to develop a love of stories and reading for pleasure. It’s a fantastic opportunity for teachers to encourage pupils to engage with literature and discover the joy books can bring. To mark the occasion, BBC Teach will be hosting a special 30-minute Live Lesson designed for children aged 7 to 11. The session will be packed with fun, curriculum-linked interactive activities and feature guest authors, all focusing on reading for pleasure. Plus, there will be exciting live shout-outs to participating schools! You can tune in live on BBC Teach or CBBC. Additionally, there’s a new assembly framework available for primary schools, perfect for celebrating World Book Day and highlighting the many benefits of reading. Don’t miss this chance to make reading the star of your classroom and join in on the worldwide celebration! Follow this link to learn more:
The Edit – A digital storytelling challenge
In today’s media-rich world, young people have unprecedented opportunities to make their voices heard. With the right guidance, they can harness this potential to share meaningful stories and perspectives. That’s where The Edit comes in, a fantastic partnership between Sky News and Adobe that empowers students aged 8-18 to create their own 90-second news reports. The Creative and Media industries are some of the most vibrant sectors in the UK, full of career opportunities for the next generation. If you have students interested in media, journalism, or digital storytelling, The Edit is a brilliant stepping stone. It’s a programme that’s easy to integrate into lesson time or enrichment clubs, and can be completed in as little as three hours. Through The Edit, students will engage with topics that matter—like Climate Change, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion, and Wellbeing. You’ll receive a full classroom toolkit that guides both you and your students from planning to scripting, filming, and editing a report. Resources include student tutorials, PowerPoint slides, topic factsheets, and a report planner, all designed to make the process easy and engaging. Signing up for The Edit is a no-brainer if you’re looking to inspire your students, build their digital storytelling skills, and help them find their voices on issues that resonate. Don’t miss this chance—follow the link to sign up today!
An Exploration into Poetry and the Scots Language
Burns Night, celebrated on 25th January, is a significant occasion in Scotland and across the UK. It honours Robert Burns, the renowned poet whose works beautifully capture the essence of Scottish culture and heritage. It’s a fantastic opportunity to introduce your students to his poetry and the traditions surrounding this special celebration. With the New Year approaching, it’s also the perfect time to explore Burns’ timeless poem Auld Lang Syne, which is famously sung to celebrate friendship and new beginnings. Thanks to BBC Teach, you can access engaging video resources to bring Burns’ work to life in your classroom. These materials are ideal for helping students appreciate his poetry and understand why his legacy continues to inspire people worldwide. You’ll also find more resources to support your teaching with these resources from Twinkl and the Scots Language Centre
Are you taking part in the BBC’s 500 words?
Are you a primary school teacher or a parent of a primary school aged student? This blog post is for you! On the 24th of September 2024, the BBC kicked off its much-loved 500 Words competition, offering a fantastic opportunity for young writers to showcase their creativity. Students must write a story of 500 words or less, starting with an everyday object, something familiar that can spark their imagination (we recommend finding it before the lesson). They can then take this story in whatever direction they want the only limit is their own imagination! There is going to be two age categories. One for 5-7 year olds, and another for 8-11 year olds. This ensures every child can flourish. For the lucky 50 finalists in each age group, the reward is a once-in-a-lifetime experience: a trip to Buckingham Palace, where a celebrity will read their story! Imagine the excitement of hearing your child’s or pupil’s work brought to life in such a historic setting. To inspire your students or children, you can check out last year’s finalists using the link below. The closing date for entries is 9pm on Friday 8th November 2024, so act fast! The BBC website also provides a range of resources, including a Live Lesson and activities to support young writers on their storytelling journey. Good luck!